Job Vacancies at DICOSS Uganda

Job Title : PROJECT OFFICER (CAPACITY BUILDING)

Job Description

PROJECT OFFICER (CAPACITY BUILDING) – One position [Code: DICOSS/2/2012]

The Project Officer (Capacity Building) will assist the Project Manager in the implementation of all capacity building functions of DICOSS.  S/He will be part of the DICOSS Management Unit under the supervision of the Project Manager.

Main responsibilities:

A variety of functions are to be performed in the area of capacity building and training. The Project Officer will carry out the following functions:

Coordinate DICOSS training and networking activities, manage all correspondences and respond to all project related queries for all stakeholders from the participating District Commercial Offices
Provide support to the Manager in the preparation of overall DICOSS annual work plans for submission to the EIF National Focal Point and the TRACE team
Receive and review draft work plans of the participating District Commercial Offices (DCOs) and advise the DCOs and the Focal Point  and Project Manager on any necessary amendments
Liaise with the MTIC Officials to follow-up DICOSS project activities by the participating DCOs
Provide technical inputs to the implementation of activities under the DICOSS Project estimates
Work in liaison with the TRACE II Advisor to provide training, support and mentoring of DCOs on the full range of their duties from work plan preparation and budgeting, through all stages of implementation, reporting and project closeout
Develop and maintain capacity building instruments and tools
Collect and maintain a library of case studies and practices on DICOSS capacity building initiatives
Develop initiatives and strategies to promote capacity building in the DICOSS and Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives and in the District administrations of the participating DCOs
Any other related duties that may be assigned  the Project Manager/TRACE II Advisor


Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have the following academic qualifications and work experience;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following (Social Sciences, Economics, Education, Social work and Social administration, Business Administration and Statistics)
Post graduate diploma in project planning and management will be an added advantage
At least three years working experience, especially in the areas of capacity building
Ability to work with minimal supervision and to meet strict deadlines
Good communication and analytical skills (both written and oral)
Must be Computer literate
Familiarity with the policy making processes at both central and local Government levels



How to Apply

This position is tenable for three years and offer attractive remuneration based on United Nations Salary Scale. The Entry point will depend on Qualifications and experience.
Applications for any of these positions should be in sealed envelopes with the relevant vacancy code clearly marked in the top left corner and addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
P.O. Box 7103
KAMPALA.
To be delivered to Farmers House, Room 513 so as to reach him on or before 5.00 p.m. on 15th February 2012
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Job Vacancies at Baylor Uganda

Job Title : Clinical Officer (18 )

About this Job:
BACKGROUND: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor Uganda) headquartered at Mulago hospital, is a comprehensive HIV care and treatment organization that supports the treatment and care of HIV infected and affected Children and Adults. Baylor – Uganda has three operational areas; HIV/ AIDS prevention, care and treatment services, Health professional training and clinical research. Baylor-Uganda is engaged in working with the Ministry of Health in Kabarole, Kyenjojo and Kamwenge Districts in Uganda in strengthening health systems for improved delivery of HIV/AIDS services. As an extension of this work, Baylor -Uganda will use the same approach to strengthen Maternal and Child health services in Western Uganda. We are therefore looking for experienced, committed and hard working individuals prepared to work for a fixed one year contract in Health centres III and IV and District hospitals under the guidance of the District Health Teams.
The following positions are available:


Duty station; Kabarole, Kamwenge & Kyenjo

Reports to: District Health Officer
Role definition: The Clinical officer is responsible for providing clinical care to all patients with a focus on pregnant mothers -Goal Oriented ANC, participate in deliveries and Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, provide quality PMTCT/ EID services for HIV positive mothers and their infants.
Key Responsibilities:
• Examining and diagnosing clinical ailments with focus on Maternal and Child Health.
• Prescribing treatment and administering medicaments.
• Admitting patients with complicated health ailments or referring them to other health units.
• Conducting health education and health sensitization programmes.
• Planning, supervising and ensuring implementation of MCH & PMTCT/EID programmes at the health centre.
• Counseling and advising patients in line with ailments.
• Participating in community public health awareness programme.

Requirement:
Specifications
The successful candidate should have;
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
• Have at least two (2) years in maternal health care working experience
• Possess interpersonal and communication skills
• Be self-motivated with high integrity.
• Registration with the relevant professional body is required.
• Demonstrated Interest in Maternal and Child Health.
• Willingness to work in remote or rural areas.
• Willingness to work in remote or rural areas.

How to apply:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand deliver, or post an application letter with a detailed CV and copies of academic transcripts,,, naming at least three professional referees with their telephone contact to:

Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
• Uganda,
COE, Block 5 Mulago Hospital,
P. O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala.
OR

Applications can also be handed in at the DHO offices of Kabarole, Kamwenge and Kyenjojo”.
Persons working in the Government Health System ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
Note that the shortlisted people will be invited for interviews at the above mentioned Districts
Closing date for receipt of these applications is Friday, 27/January/2012.
NOTE: PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND DUTY STATION.

APPLICANTS WITH SKILLS AND CAN COMMUNICATE IN LOCAL LANGUAGE OF INDICATED DISTRICTS WILL HAVE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE

Jobs at Baylor Uganda

Job Title : Laboratory Technician – (7 )

About this Job:
BACKGROUND: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor Uganda) headquartered at Mulago hospital, is a comprehensive HIV care and treatment organization that supports the treatment and care of HIV infected and affected Children and Adults. Baylor – Uganda has three operational areas; HIV/ AIDS prevention, care and treatment services, Health professional training and clinical research. Baylor-Uganda is engaged in working with the Ministry of Health in Kabarole, Kyenjojo and Kamwenge Districts in Uganda in strengthening health systems for improved delivery of HIV/AIDS services. As an extension of this work, Baylor -Uganda will use the same approach to strengthen Maternal and Child health services in Western Uganda. We are therefore looking for experienced, committed and hard working individuals prepared to work for a fixed one year contract in Health centres III and IV and District hospitals under the guidance of the District Health Teams.
The following positions are available:

Duty station: Kabarole, Kamwenge , Kyenjojo
Reports to: District Health Officer

Role definition: To perform different laboratory tests to diagnose the different diseases, Identify disease cause and monitor the progression of disease among clients according to MOH standards.
Key Responsibilities
• To provide specimen containers for urine, stool and sputum to patients, and bleed patients/cell processing for different test according to Good Laboratory practices.
• Perform urine Pregnancy test on pregnant mothers as per the Doctor’s request according to Good Laboratory Practices.
• Perform HIV testing and Early Infant Diagnosis as part of PMTCT/EID Services.
• Perform plasma processing includes isolation, in addition to freezing and storage of the samples in line with the laboratory SOPs.
• Perform and participate in quality assurance and quality control procedures of the laboratory tests and laboratory equipment and manage waste as per Good laboratory practices
• Contribute to lab training activities and ongoing mentorship.
• To perform phlebotomy to children and adults.
• To perform routine laboratory tests in line with the MoH guidelines.

Requirement:
Specifications
The successful candidate should have;
• A diploma in Medical laboratory Science.
• Additional qualifications in Laboratory Management is an added advantage.
• At least 2-3 years experience in Lab planning, Management and QA/QC
• Experience in Good Laboratory practice (GLP)
• Experience in design, development, and implementation of lab systems at different levels in the Health services especially working within the District Health systems.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professional Council is required.
• Willingness to work in remote/ rural areas.


How to apply:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand deliver, or post an application letter with a detailed CV and copies of academic transcripts,,, naming at least three professional referees with their telephone contact to:

Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
• Uganda,
COE, Block 5 Mulago Hospital,
P. O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala.
OR

Applications can also be handed in at the DHO offices of Kabarole, Kamwenge and Kyenjojo”.
Persons working in the Government Health System ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
Note that the shortlisted people will be invited for interviews at the above mentioned Districts
Closing date for receipt of these applications is Friday, 27/January/2012.
NOTE: PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND DUTY STATION.

APPLICANTS WITH SKILLS AND CAN COMMUNICATE IN LOCAL LANGUAGE OF INDICATED DISTRICTS WILL HAVE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE